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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4No dwellinghouses (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

ApprovedReference: 0706/26/PDMWest Devon Borough Council

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Application location

Ridgecombe Farm Lifton PL16 0HD

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Prior Approval Agricultural Building to Dwelling C3
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Devon Borough Council

Application overview

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4No dwellinghouses (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+c))

Proposal details

Reference
0706/26/PDM
Ward
Tamarside
Parish
Lifton

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Documents 28 of 28

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice13 May 2026View
Officer ReportOfficer Report13 May 2026View
#Preliminary Visual Assessment for bats and breeding birdsDocument referred to in decision16 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Site Location PlanDocument referred to in decision16 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Block PlanDocument referred to in decision8 May 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Roof PlanDocument referred to in decision8 May 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed ElevationsDocument referred to in decision8 May 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Floor PlansDocument referred to in decision8 May 2026View
Existing Entrance - Visibility SplaysAdditional Plans8 May 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Existing Ground Floor PlanGeneral Plan16 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Existing ElevationsGeneral Plan16 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Existing Roof PlanGeneral Plan16 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Existing Block PlanGeneral Plan16 Mar 2026View
Application FormApplication Form16 Mar 2026View
Flood Risk MapFlood risk assessment16 Mar 2026View
Site NoticeSite Notice20 Mar 2026View
Barn 2 - Structural Inspection - Overview of FindingsSupporting Information16 Mar 2026View
The Old Dairy - Structural Inspection - Overview of FindingsSupporting Information16 Mar 2026View
Grazing LicenceSupporting Information16 Mar 2026View
Planning StatementSupporting Information16 Mar 2026View
DCC Highways - Do not wish to commentConsultation Response - External9 Apr 2026View
Environmental Health comments - Barn 2 Ridgecombe Farm Lifton(1)Consultation Response - Internal6 May 2026View
Revised Environmental Health comments - Barn 2 Ridgecombe FarmConsultation Response - Internal12 May 2026View
Lifton Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish27 Apr 2026View
JO Maynard - ObjectionLetter of Representation - Comment7 Apr 2026View
Jo Maynard - CommentLetter of Representation - Comment8 May 2026View
20260507 175612533 IosPlanning Comment Attachment8 May 2026View
Pre-Application ResponsePre-Application Response13 Mar 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approved
Decision Notice #Preliminary Visual Assessment for bats and breeding birds Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Site Location Plan Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Block Plan Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Roof Plan Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Elevations Barn 2 & The Old Dairy - Proposed Floor Plans
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